Luwoo Gbagida holds the distinction of being the sole female Ooni in Ile-Ife’s history. Assuming the throne around 1100CE, Ooni Luwo Gbagida was renowned for her remarkable physical beauty, embodying…
Attah Ameh Oboni, a highly esteemed Igala King, faced a remarkable incident during a meeting in Kaduna attended by prominent traditional rulers in Nigeria, including the Queen of England. Asked…
The Warri Crisis unfolded as a series of riots and confrontations involving the Itsekiri, Ijaw, and to a lesser extent, Urhobo ethnic groups in the city of Warri, Delta State,…
The Okun community constitutes more than 20% of Kogi State’s entire population, using the term “Okun” as a general descriptor for Yoruba people in Kogi State, Nigeria. Spread across six…
Once upon a time, in Abeokuta, there was a woman who specialized in selling cooked beans. Her eatery, located in a place known as “Sapon,” derived its name from “Saponloore,”…
Queen Idia, a prominent figure in the history of the Benin Kingdom, left an indelible mark on the pre-colonial era of Africa. Renowned as the mother of Oba Esigie, who…
Aro Meta(Àrò Mẹ́ta), commonly known as the “three wise men,” serves as a welcoming symbol for those entering the city of Lagos. This white granite sculpture, portraying three Lagos white-cap…
Sarah Baartman, alternatively known as Saartjie Baartman, hailed from the Khosa community and was born in South Africa in the late 1789. Renowned for her exhibition as a spectacle in…
Gaining profound significance is the awareness that this singular individual has profoundly influenced the Hausa people’s self-perception and their shared narratives of origin, myth, or legend. The narrative of Bayajidda…
In the quaint town of Ilaro, situated in the heart of Ogun State, unfolds the tale of Aro, a formidable warrior who, in the 18th century, migrated from Oyo town…
